[R.O. 1985 § 17-1; Code 1965, § 10.01; Ord. No. 1640, § 1, 12-14-1976; Ord. No. 3988, § 1, 7-26-2005; Ord. No. 4762, § 4, 6-15-2017]
(a)
Composition. The Park Board shall consist of seven (7) citizens of
Crestwood with an interest in parks and recreation. Members are appointed
by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the authorized membership
of the Board of Aldermen. Reasonable efforts shall be made to ensure
all wards are represented, however the qualifications of members shall
be the primary guiding principle in making appointments and no board
shall be deemed improperly constituted or unlawful if all wards of
the City are not represented thereon. All citizen members shall be
appointed to terms of three (3) years in duration, with each term
beginning and ending on July 1. The terms shall be staggered in three
(3) groups with one (1) group consisting of three (3) members and
two (2) groups consisting of two (2) members each. Only one (1) group
shall be appointed on July 1 of each year, and another group shall
be appointed on July 1 of every following year.
(b)
Meetings And Quorum. The Park Board shall hold regular meetings at
a minimum on a quarterly basis at a time scheduled by the Park Board.
Additional meetings may be scheduled at any time by the chairperson
or three (3) members of the Park Board, provided that there is one
(1) week's notice provided to the public and all members of the Park
Board, including the Aldermanic representatives and the Director of
Parks and Recreation. A quorum shall consist of four (4) members.
The Aldermanic representatives and any ex officio members do not count
towards establishing quorum.
[Ord. No. 5132, 3-9-2021]
(c)
Attendance. Park Board members absent without excuse from three (3)
consecutive meetings, whether regular or special, shall be subject
to replacement by the Mayor and a majority of the authorized membership
of the Board of Aldermen.
(d)
Duties And Responsibilities. The Park Board shall provide advice
and recommendations to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on policy matters
relating to the City parks and recreation programs. Policy matters
shall be defined to include budgeting, capital improvements, planning,
recreation programs, public relations activities, rent or lease arrangements,
park and recreation regulations and other matters that may be assigned
by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
(e)
Chairperson. The Mayor shall appoint a chairperson from one (1) of
the citizen members who shall serve as chairperson for the remainder
of that person's term. The chairperson shall be the presiding officer
of all meetings of the Park Board and shall have voice and vote the
same as all other Park Board members. At the beginning of each term,
the Park Board shall organize by electing a vice chairperson and a
secretary from the members. The vice chairperson shall act as chairperson
in the chairperson's absence. In the absence of the chairperson and
vice chairperson, the secretary shall serve as acting chairperson.
(f)
Aldermanic Representatives. The Mayor, with the approval of a majority
of the members of the Board of Aldermen, shall appoint two (2) Aldermanic
representatives from the members of the Board of Aldermen to act as
liaison between the Board of Aldermen and the Park Board and provide
policy direction. At least one (1) of the Aldermanic representatives
shall be present at all scheduled meetings of the Park Board. Participation
in all discussions is strongly encouraged, but the representatives
shall not have a vote. The Mayor may act as a substitute or the Mayor
or Aldermanic representatives may designate a substitute from the
Board of Aldermen if an Aldermanic representative is unable to attend
a meeting.
(g)
Ex Officio Members. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall be
an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Park Board, acting in an advisory
capacity and shall attend all meetings of the Park Board. If the Director
of Parks and Recreation is unable to attend any such meeting, a representative
shall be designated to attend by the Director of Parks and Recreation
or City Administrator.
[Ord. No. 5132, 3-9-2021]
(h)
Clerical Staff. The Park Board shall be provided with a clerical
staff person by the City administration, who is not a voting member
of the Board. It shall be the duty of this staff to take minutes of
the proceedings of the Board. A set of minutes of the Park Board meetings
shall be made public in accordance with applicable State law.
(i)
Vacancies. Vacancies among non-ex officio members of the Park Board
shall be filled in the same manner as an original appointment, with
the replacement to serve the unexpired term.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 15-2, which pertained Park
Board operation, and § 17-3, which pertained to injuring
trees, which were derived from §§ 10.02 and 10.03 of
the 1965 Code, as amended, were repealed 6-15-2017 by Ord. No. 4762.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-4; Code 1965, § 10.04]
No person shall pursue, trap or kill any wildlife in any manner
or in any quantity at any time or place within any City park. Firearms
or guns of any kind are strictly prohibited.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-5; Code 1965, § 10.06; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976; Ord. No. 4808, § 1, 11-14-2017]
The use of intoxicating beverages within any park is permitted
so long as such use is otherwise in compliance with State law and/or
other applicable City ordinances.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-6; Code 1965, § 10.07; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976; Ord. No. 5277, 6-28-2022]
Swimming, diving, cliff diving or wading in any lake, pond,
quarry or stream within any park is prohibited except by special permit
of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-7; Code 1965, § 10.08; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976]
No fees are required for the use of any park facility other
than those authorized by the Board of Aldermen and posted at a prominent
place at the affected facility.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-8; Code 1965, § 10.101; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976; Ord. No. 5274, 6-28-2022]
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any motor-driven
vehicle in the parks of the City except on surfaced and paved roadways
provided for that purpose, excluding those vehicles on City business,
provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prevent any person
with a disability from utilizing a motor-driven vehicle to access
parking spaces for persons with disabilities within parks of the City
as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. The Director of Parks and Recreation
may erect signage at appropriate locations within the parks of the
City consistent with this Section.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-9; Code 1965, § 10.05]
Every person operating a motor vehicle within a park shall operate
or drive the same in a careful and prudent manner, and in the exercise
of the highest degree of care at a rate of speed not in excess of
fifteen (15) miles per hour.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-10; Code 1965, § 10.09; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976; Ord. No. 3020, § 1, 7-28-1987; Ord. No. 3710 § 1, 2-12-2002]
(a)
The parking of vehicles on grassy areas of any park is not permitted.
No person shall park a vehicle in any area or on any portion of the
roadway located within a park where signs have been posted designating
such area or portion of said roadway as a no parking zone. Vehicles
must park only in areas designated for such use.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-11; Code 1965, § 10.10; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976]
It shall be unlawful for any person to leave, park or stop a
motor vehicle within any Crestwood park after the designated closing
time unless specifically authorized by the City.
[1]
Editor's Note: R.O. 1985 § 17-12, Trucks, was repealed
by the City during the 2024 recodification project.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-13; Code 1965, § 10.12; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976]
Fires may be built in City parks only in designated areas and
according to regulations that may be established by the City. All
fires within City parks may be temporarily prohibited upon order of
the Director of Parks and Recreation when in his or her judgement
the fire hazard is extremely high.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-14; Code 1965, § 10.13; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976]
Overnight camping is permitted in those parks and in those designated
areas approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Permits must
be secured in advance in order to camp overnight in any of the City
parks.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-15; Code 1965, § 10.14; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976]
Dogs, cats and other domestic animals are prohibited from running
at large within any park. Pets are permitted only when fastened to
or led by a leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length. Equestrians
are prohibited from entering or using any park area unless a bridle
path established by the Director of Parks and Recreation is used or
unless special permission for said use is obtained in advance from
the Director of Parks and Recreation.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-16; Code 1965, § 10.15]
Persons using any park facilities shall deposit their rubbish
and debris in the containers provided for that purpose. All areas
shall be left in a clean and orderly condition.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-17; Code 1965, § 10.16; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976]
Solicitations of any business or service in a park are prohibited.
The maintaining of a concession or the use of any park facility for
commercial purposes is prohibited except upon written consent of the
Director of Parks and Recreation.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-18; Code 1965, § 10.17; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976; Ord. No. 4900, 8-28-2018]
A permit for the use of a specific park area may be obtained
by applying in advance to the Director of Parks and Recreation. Reservations
for areas upon which a permit is granted will be so marked and held
until the time designated on the permit. Areas may be reassigned by
the Director of Parks and Recreation if the permittee has not complied
with the times of arrival on the permit. Any event with over one hundred
(100) guests shall require a special event permit. The use and issuance
of all permits for park use shall be subject to rules and regulations
that may be established by the City.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-19; Code 1965, § 10.18; Ord. No. 1640, § 2, 12-14-1976]
The Director of Parks and Recreation may adopt, upon approval
of the Board of Aldermen, such rules and regulations as may be necessary
to implement, operate or maintain any park and/or recreation program
involving the public. Such rules and regulations shall not be in force
until posted in a prominent public place. The Director of Parks and
Recreation may establish, without approval of the Board of Aldermen,
emergency park rules and regulations for a period of time not to exceed thirty
(30) days if there is an immediate concern for the health, safety
and welfare of the public in the parks. Violations of any established
rules and regulations according to this Chapter shall be subject to
penalties provided for violations of this Code.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-20; Code 1965, § 10.30; Ord. No. 1845, § 1, 10-27-1981; Ord. No. 4565, § 1, 6-9-2015]
All parks in the City shall open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00
p.m. during the months of September, October, November, December,
January, February, March and April, and close at 10:00 p.m. during
the remaining four (4) months of the year, with the exception of Whitecliff
Park, which shall open at 5:30 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m. This includes
Crestwood, Rayburn, Sanders, Spellman, Ferndale, and the Sappington
House Complex, and these parks shall close at the specified time during
the year unless there is a special event permit issued for extended
park usage, said permit having been issued by the Director of Parks
and Recreation. These extended park use permits will only be used
for City sponsored or approved events. All persons in Whitecliff Park
before 5:30 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m., and in Crestwood, Rayburn,
Sanders, Spellman and Ferndale Parks and the Sappington House Complex
before 6:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m. during the months of September,
October, November, December, January, February, March and April, and
10:00 p.m. during the remaining four (4) months of the year, are in
violation of the provisions of this Code.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-21; Code 1965, § 10.50; Ord. No. 1459, § 2, 10-9-1973; Ord. No. 3322, § 1, 9-27-1994; Ord. No. 4722, § 1, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 5114. 12-22-2020]
(a)
Operation; Maintenance.
(1)
Sappington House and the land on which it is located, bounded
on the north by the Missouri-Pacific Railroad right-of-way, on the
west by the James Reid Industrial Tract and on the east and south
by Sappington Road, with all improvements thereon, are owned by the
City and shall be maintained, until otherwise provided by ordinance,
in the manner set forth in this Section.
(2)
The City shall provide funds in its annual budget for the care,
upkeep and improvement of the aforesaid buildings and grounds.
(3)
The restaurant on the first floor of the Sappington Barn may
be rented out by the City for restaurant purposes and the rentals
derived therefrom shall be retained by the City. The City may enter
into a written agreement with a restaurant operator providing for
such terms as provided by the Board of Aldermen.
(4)
The City may enter into a lease or other agreement with the
Sappington House Foundation or other entity whereby the Sappington
House Foundation or other entity will assist the City in the operation
of the Sappington House, providing for such terms as approved by the
Board of Aldermen. Such terms may include the appointment of a Manager
of Sappington House, who will be authorized to reside at the House
pursuant to the terms of any such agreement.
(b)
Foundation.
[Ord. No. 5114, 12-22-2020[1]]
(1)
The Sappington House Foundation, originally organized under
City ordinance as a board of the City of Crestwood, shall hereinafter
continue its operation as an independent and separate nonprofit organization
established under Missouri law. All personal property, excluding funds
accrued by the Sappington House Foundation as a board of the City
of Crestwood, shall remain titled in the City of Crestwood, but may
be leased to the Sappington House Foundation or other entity upon
such terms as the Board of Aldermen shall provide. All funds in the
possession of the Foundation or hereinafter raised by the Foundation
shall belong to the Foundation and not the City of Crestwood, and
such funds shall be used exclusively to carry out the purposes of
the organization and for the betterment of the Sappington House.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subsection
(b), Manager, and redesignated former Subsection (c) as Subsection
(b).
[R.O. 1985 § 17-22; Code 1965, § 10.60; Ord. No. 1188, § 1, 5-20-1970; Ord. No. 1627, § 1, 9-28-1976; Ord. No. 1640, § 3, 12-14-1976]
(a)
The Sappington Cemetery, located on a tract described as follows: that parcel of land in Gravois Township (formerly in Carondelet Township), known as the Sappington Cemetery, referred to in instrument recorded in Book 160, Page 533 of the St. Louis County Records, described as follows: A tract at the northeast corner of the intersection of Watson Industrial Park Drive and Watson Road (being parcel 37 in CB 7056 of the St. Louis County Records), fronting 183 feet on the north line of Watson Road with a width of 145 feet in the rear by an irregular depth of 169 feet and 151 feet, containing six-tenths acre, more or less, shall be under the supervision of the Park Board, and all sections of this Chapter pertaining to parks shall, so far as applicable, pertain to the Sappington Cemetery, excepting § 17-14.
(b)
The Director of Parks and Recreation shall maintain the Sappington
Cemetery as a historical site and shall keep the premises in a neat
and orderly condition.
(c)
The cemetery shall be maintained in the same manner as parks, and
no burials may be made in it.
(d)
The Director of Parks and Recreation may adopt rules and regulations
governing the time and hours of visitation and the conduct of visitors
to the cemetery.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-23; Code 1965, § 10.61; Ord. No. 1289, §§ 1 – 11, 9-28-1971]
(a)
Interments. No person shall be interred in any City-owned cemeteries.
(b)
State Laws. All cemeteries shall operate in compliance with State
law.
(c)
Grounds. The cemetery grounds shall be maintained in an attractive
condition, and all grass and vegetation shall be properly maintained
for this purpose.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-24; Code 1965, § 10.62; Ord. No. 1748, § 1, 8-14-1979; Ord. No. 4949, 2-12-2019]
The public may access the area surrounding the quarry at Whitecliff
Park on the north side but is not allowed at portions where fencing
exists. The area shall be marked as to what is accessible and with
appropriate public safety signage in the accessible areas to notify
the public of any restrictions.
[1]
Editor's Note: R.O. 1985 § 17-25, Beautification Committee,
adopted by Ord. No. 4522, as amended by Ord. No. 4762, was repealed
by Ord. No. 5411.
[R.O. 1985 § 17-26; Ord. No. 4734, § 1, 3-14-2017; Ord. No. 5411, 11-28-2023]
(a)
The City shall administer a matching grant program for City beautification,
as provided herein. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall adopt
guidelines for the submission and review of grant applications which
are consistent with this Section.
(b)
There is hereby established a matching grant program for City beautification,
the purpose of which shall be to provide matching funds to the owners,
trustees and/or lessees of real property within the City to improve,
landscape and beautify public rights-of-way, other public or common
ground, and private property in prominent locations. The availability
of grants under this Section is subject to the annual appropriation
of adequate funds for this grant program by the Board of Aldermen.
The amount of funds to be granted to any applicant shall be limited
to not more than fifty (50%) of the approved itemized cost estimate
of the improvements contemplated; provided, however, that in no event
shall any such grant to an applicant exceed a total of five hundred
dollars ($500).
(c)
The Director of Parks and Recreation has the authority to adopt guidelines
for the grant program consistent with this Chapter, which shall be
approved by the City Administrator and City Attorney. No grant will
be approved unless the Director of Parks and Recreation finds and
determines, among other things, that the area to be improved consists
of public rights-of-way, public or common ground, or private property
that is, in the determination of the Director, in a prominent location
and/or visible to a significant portion of the public, such that the
improvement of such public or private property constitutes a direct
and immediate benefit to the public health, safety and welfare.
